Sheryll Goedert is a well-known name in the gift industry, and she has been raising awareness for fair trade and the environment by launching her line of “good” products. Her company, The Gourmet Gift Collection, strives to make sure that all of their designers create ethical fashion, and do so using environmentally friendly production. In addition, Sheryll herself is an advocate for a healthier planet and she supports recycling efforts. However, one might wonder if her company is also engaging in a donation scam, as many of her items come from the Third World. Is this a gift scam, or just a good business idea?
When you purchase Gourmet Gift Collection products, you will be helping to relieve poverty in the developing world. In addition, if you choose to make a direct donation, you can also be supporting the people who work long hours producing these goods. The key to this business model working for Sheryll and The Gourmet Gift Collection is that the bulk of the profits go to the company and no individual sales are involved. This is a great opportunity for a business like The Gourmet Gift Collection, and it makes sense for consumers to purchase items like these with the hopes of making a donation.
But you may be wondering how this is not a gift scam. It’s actually very simple. When you purchase any of these gift sets, the money goes right back into the business where it will be invested back into the company’s profits. It’s a simple business, which makes it appealing to many consumers. After all, what better way to show your compassion for others than to give them money?
A more legitimate aspect to the business is that you don’t have to pay any sort of up front costs. You simply choose to make a gift basket that includes one of these high quality gift items, and then you include a special request for a donation at the bottom of the listing. If a customer decides to take advantage of this clause, then they’re likely looking for a quick and easy way to receive money without actually purchasing anything.
So exactly how did The Gourmet Gift Collection become a gift scam? A number of Internet fraud investigators believe it was started by a woman named Sheryll Goedert. She created a number of businesses over the years that promoted themselves as online jewelry specialty stores. And then she began to personally sell jewelry in her store, with no business license or registration to back up her claims. Since the Internet is one of the places she has most likely advertised her businesses, it’s also one of the easiest ways for someone to steal from you.
The only other person who could have possibly contributed to the development of this gift scam is The Gourmet Gift Collection itself. Because of its popularity, there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there looking to make a quick buck off of people who really need the products. The site itself did not start out to be an online store for jewelry. It started as a gift basket website, which would probably explain its lack of quality merchandise. It’s unfortunate that this gift scam has flourished thanks to the trust that people have placed in Sheryll Goedert and her company.
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